COLA COLA, Inc. is a physician-directed organization whose purpose is to promote health and safety through accreditation and educational programs.

In 1993, COLA was granted deemed status by CMS to provide laboratory accreditation. As a leading laboratory accreditor in the United States, COLA is the only laboratory accreditation provider that operates its accreditation program in accordance with a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015. This means we offer our customers a unique, standardized program and staff dedicated to satis

faction and laboratory quality. Our surveyors and technical advisors are guided by a coaching approach and uncomplicated quality engineered processes. Laboratories of all types and sizes are evaluated and mentored to produce accurate test results and meet CLIA regulations.

Join Andrea Prinzi, PhD, MPH, CPH, SM(ASCP), at the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum! Hear her talk, "Diagnostic Steward...
01/24/2025

Join Andrea Prinzi, PhD, MPH, CPH, SM(ASCP), at the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum! Hear her talk, "Diagnostic Stewardship." All laboratory science professionals are welcome to learn, connect and grow. Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q032RlQC0

January is National Blood Donor Month! Let's honor lifesaving blood donors and encourage everyone to donate. Donations c...
01/22/2025

January is National Blood Donor Month! Let's honor lifesaving blood donors and encourage everyone to donate. Donations can save lives!

​​​​​​​​​AABB encourages eligible individuals to donate blood regularly to help ensure that this lifesaving resource is readily available to patients whenever and wherever it is needed.  To find a blood donation site near you, please provide at least a state or zip code using the...

ASCP's 'Building Bridges Across the Laboratory Community' webinar series kicks off February 12, 2025! Explore diverse ca...
01/21/2025

ASCP's 'Building Bridges Across the Laboratory Community' webinar series kicks off February 12, 2025! Explore diverse career paths in laboratory science. Free sessions, 1.5 CMLE hours each. https://hubs.ly/Q032R2vb0

Join Sonya Engle, Chief Operating Officer at Sonora Quest Laboratories, at the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum as she p...
01/20/2025

Join Sonya Engle, Chief Operating Officer at Sonora Quest Laboratories, at the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum as she presents on, "Purpose Driven Testing." Register now and elevate your laboratory skills: https://hubs.ly/Q032Rkhd0

Episode 2 of Talk Lab to Me is here! 🎙️ API’s Sue Styles & Leigh Akerley share the latest in Proficiency Testing and its...
01/17/2025

Episode 2 of Talk Lab to Me is here! 🎙️ API’s Sue Styles & Leigh Akerley share the latest in Proficiency Testing and its impact on your laboratory. Don’t miss this insightful discussion! https://hubs.ly/Q031LVW30

January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month. Early detection through regular screenings is crucial in preventing advanced...
01/16/2025

January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month. Early detection through regular screenings is crucial in preventing advanced cervical cancer. Join us in promoting awareness and encouraging regular check-ups. https://hubs.ly/Q032QGJH0

Join Katrina Burruss, DHS, MLS, CLC, at the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum! Hear her talk, "Advancing Clinical Laborat...
01/15/2025

Join Katrina Burruss, DHS, MLS, CLC, at the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum! Hear her talk, "Advancing Clinical Laboratory Excellence: Strategies for Optimization and Compliance." Regardless of your role or which accreditation organization your laboratory is affiliated with, the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum is YOUR place to learn, connect and grow. Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q032H3490

Join us at the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum in Chandler, AZ! Sponsors & Exhibitors, connect with laboratory professi...
01/15/2025

Join us at the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum in Chandler, AZ! Sponsors & Exhibitors, connect with laboratory professionals & showcase your innovations. Don’t miss this opportunity!

📅 Dates: May 6-8, 2025

📍 Location: Chandler, AZ

https://hubs.ly/Q031LYRc0

Elevate your laboratory's standards with COLA Accreditation! Join thousands of laboratories across the nation that trust...
01/13/2025

Elevate your laboratory's standards with COLA Accreditation! Join thousands of laboratories across the nation that trust COLA for superior accreditation services. Experience where excellence meets efficiency.

COLA Inc. - We help clinical laboratories provide the best patient care by ensuring you not only meet federal CLIA and state requirements, but also benefit from our educational services.

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the fires in Southern California. We extend our support to the communities an...
01/10/2025

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the fires in Southern California. We extend our support to the communities and healthcare professionals who are working tirelessly during this difficult time.

COLA accredits laboratories of all types and sizes across the U.S. Can you guess where COLA Board member Verlin K. Janze...
01/10/2025

COLA accredits laboratories of all types and sizes across the U.S. Can you guess where COLA Board member Verlin K. Janzen, MD, FAAFP, and Technical Training Specialist Nicole Colby, MLS(ASCP)cm, SBBcm, SCcm, MBcm are? Drop your best guess in the comments!

Enhance your skills with our microlearning session: Using Performance Standards for Performance Verification & Quality C...
01/08/2025

Enhance your skills with our microlearning session: Using Performance Standards for Performance Verification & Quality Control! Tackle challenges in verifying performance specifications, including how to best assess your data.

Education developed by subject matter experts for healthcare professionals, laboratory directors, and scientists. We offer online continuing education courses for a variety of healthcare providers.

New year, new goals! Kickstart 2025 and register for COLA’s Laboratory Enrichment Forum. Learn from industry leaders lik...
01/06/2025

New year, new goals! Kickstart 2025 and register for COLA’s Laboratory Enrichment Forum. Learn from industry leaders like keynote speaker Stella Safo, MD MPH, and elevate your laboratory operations. https://hubs.ly/Q0303_HP0

COLA accredits laboratories of all types and sizes across the U.S. Can you guess where COLA Surveyors Maricel Woods, MLS...
01/03/2025

COLA accredits laboratories of all types and sizes across the U.S. Can you guess where COLA Surveyors Maricel Woods, MLS(ASCPi)cm and Naresh T. Torain, MLS(ASCP)cm are? Drop your best guess in the comments!

COLA wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
01/01/2025

COLA wishes everyone a Happy New Year.

COLA appreciates all the hard work from every one of our employees to make this organization great and we would like to ...
12/31/2024

COLA appreciates all the hard work from every one of our employees to make this organization great and we would like to highlight the following employees who are celebrating their employment anniversary. Anita Coleman - 23 years and Kathy Wilson - 3 years.

Episode 2 of Talk Lab to Me is here! 🎙️ API’s Sue Styles & Leigh Akerley share the latest in Proficiency Testing and its...
12/30/2024

Episode 2 of Talk Lab to Me is here! 🎙️ API’s Sue Styles & Leigh Akerley share the latest in Proficiency Testing and its impact on your laboratory. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!

"Talk Lab To Me" is an engaging discourse podcast hosted by COLA, a leading physician-directed accrediting organization that provides education and accreditation services to laboratories of all sizes.

COLA accredits laboratories of all types and sizes across the U.S. Can you guess where COLA Surveyors Leisl Schick, MLS(...
12/27/2024

COLA accredits laboratories of all types and sizes across the U.S. Can you guess where COLA Surveyors Leisl Schick, MLS(ASCP) and Alison Simonson, MLS(ASCP), are? Drop your best guess in the comments!

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